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Lone Native American on horseback at top of a hill, silhouetted against the sky.

[1908-1920]

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

"Waiting for the smoke signal" inscribed in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.08

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Lone Native American on horseback at top of a hill, with dark sky

[1908-1920]

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

Similar to 3911.08.08, but rider is shown more at a distance. "The Pillar of Smoke, 841, 2029" inscribed in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.09

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Group of Native Americans on horseback traveling over a distant hilltop

[1908-1920]

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

Inscribed "over the horizon, 3261, 2028" in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.10

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Vast darkened landscape showing mounted Native Americans near a river

[1908-1920]

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

Inscribed "Passing into the mists" in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.11

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Chiefs returning from Council Lodge

[1908-1920]

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

12. Prairie with two mounted Native Americans in foreground; teepee, horses, and additional Native Americans visible in background. Inscribed 3636, 2043 in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.12